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District festival should be widely promoted: DHA
District, festival activities have led to greater community involvement by residents and they should be widely encouraged, the Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Shelley Lau, said today (Sunday).
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Wong Tai Sin District Festival '96, Mrs Lau said district festivals had encouraged residents' participation in district affairs and strengthened their sense of belonging.
With this aim in mind, the Wong Tai Sin district has organised its biggest district festival ever this year with more than 30 events, including family fun days, carnivals, day camps, exhibitions, concerts, feasts for the elderly and essay and photo competitions.
Mrs Lau said this year's Wong Tai Sin District Festival had a special meaning as this year also marked the 15th anniversary of the introduction of district administration.
She called on residents to actively participate in the district festival activities to help promote the theme - share the fun and participate in building a better Wong Tai Sin.
The district festival, which lasts until December 1, is organised by the Wong Tai Sin District Board with the assistance of the District Office.
Mrs Lau also officiated at the kicking-off ceremony of a parade of ten festooned buses, which toured the district today to help publicise the festival..
Also at the opening ceremony are the Chairman of the Urban Council, Dr Ronald Leung; the Wong Tai Sin District Officer, Miss Diane Wong; and the Chairman of the Wong Tai Sin District Board, Mr Chan Kamn-man.
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